Donna Stevens says:
“The Girls’ Schools Association congratulates every student receiving their results today. Nationally, 28.2% of entries achieved an A or higher with 9.4% earning an A* – the highest since 2019 outside of the pandemic years. These outstanding achievements are rooted in genuine performance, not grading changes, and reflect the determination, skill, and resilience of this year’s cohort.
In Maths, while twice as many boys take girls take A Levels Maths nationally, Core Maths tells a different story: the gender split is broadly even, and girls have outperformed boys at the very top with 22% achieving the highest grade compared to 18% of boys. This highlights the importance of celebrating a range of mathematical pathways and talent girls bring to them.
From Further Maths to Physics, Economics to Sports, girls in GSA schools continue to defy stereotypes and excel in subjects where they remain under-represented nationally. Our schools foster the confidence, curiosity, and courage for young women to aim high, challenge norms, and achieve their ambitions – whatever their chosen path, from the arts, to STEM, and beyond. The GSA supports the next generation of young women as they embark on exciting academic and career journeys.
As we celebrate these successes, we remain mindful of the regional disparities in top grades and are committed to sharing best practice across the country, ensuring every girl, wherever she lives, has a fair shot at achieving her full potential.
Today’s results are not just grades – they are the launchpad for the next generation of confident, capable young women shaping the future. ”
Image credit: Norwich High School for Girls